VP, Nuclear Development - New Nuclear

About the role

Serve as a key member of the Energy Services & Development (ES&D) management team, determining the strategic direction, operating philosophy, and internal policy of the organization. Provide leadership in nuclear development by creating challenging expectations, improving staff effectiveness, and giving timely and effective feedback. This position reports directly to the SVP/Chief Commercial Officer and is responsible for Energy Northwest's (EN’s) portfolio of nuclear development projects, including business development activities, planning and execution of multi-billion-dollar new nuclear facilities, and contracted activities for public utility districts and nuclear technology developers (e.g., site characterization, licensing, nuclear program development).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management direction with the creation of the vision, strategic objectives, and key business initiatives for Nuclear Development.
• Apply and support the application of sound leadership principles and techniques.
• Demonstrate and uphold Energy Northwest core values in day-to-day activities.
• Manage vendors and supplemental personnel to the highest industry standards.
• Identify project efficiencies and cost reduction methods to achieve strategic goals for cost of power.
• Further safety and environmental protection awareness and achieve goals identified in the strategic plan.
• Develop current and future leaders through succession planning, developmental plans, and active coaching.
• Eliminate organizational barriers that limit success.
• Ensure proper engagement and coordination with EN corporate and Columbia Generating Station organizations and leadership.
• Support employee development through individual developmental plans based on feedback from Leadership Assessments and other tools.
• Act for and discharge the duties of other Vice President-level roles when designated.
• Participate in industry groups such as EPRI, NEI, and PNUCC.
• Interface with prominent stakeholders, including leadership of public utility districts, the EN executive board, and technology vendor executives.
• Manage financial consultants and other contractors for new nuclear power plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 15 years progressive management/leadership experience, including preparing and delivering oral presentations to board levels and internal/external organizations.
• Previous experience with large ($40M+) engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.

Pay

Pay Range: $255,000.00 - $340,000.00 Annual. Midpoint: $297,500.00. Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, with incentives earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

• Substantial retirement benefits through three programs: Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsidies, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more.
• Personal time accrual starting at 160 hours per year, growing significantly at various service intervals.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year.
• No state income tax in Washington State, and a cost-of-living lower than the national average in the Tri-Cities area.